Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 19 July 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder is well qualified. She uses her knowledge and expertise to provide children with a wealth of opportunities across all areas of learning. Her good teaching methods guide children though activities and help them to become enthusiastic learners. As a result, all children make good progress.  The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She consistently models language, repeats words and questions children to extend their learning.  Children are confident and self-assured. The childminder knows the children very well and uses her knowledge to support every child to settle quickly and become emotionally secure within her home.  The childminder has built effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed of the activities the children enjoy doing and the progress they are making. This effectively supports parents to continue children's learning at home.

p.1

This provision is good

 Children gain a great awareness of nature and the world around them because they have ample opportunities to go on trips and visits. In addition, they develop their physical skills as they play in the childminder's garden and uses age-appropriate equipment in the park.  Children are protected from harm because the childminder has a good awareness of the safeguarding procedures. She completes thorough risk assessments, both in the home and on outings, to keep children safe.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Adult-directed activities are not always organised precisely enough to ensure every child is supported and highly challenged in their learning.  The childminder has not thought about how she can build further on her good practice and enhance her knowledge to provide the very best experiences for all children in her care.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review the organisation of adult-directed activities so that all children are highly challenged and extremely well supported to make the best possible progress  explore ways to maintain and build on good practice, for example, by focusing professional development on opportunities to further enhance teaching skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co childminder and the children during the inspection.

p.2

who attend. This is good

Children are successfully gaining the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and school. They initiate their own play as they choose from a variety of resources. The childminder uses her assessments of children's learning to plan a range of activities that meet the individual needs of each child. She interacts well with them and uses effective questioning techniques to encourage children to think and have their own ideas. For example, as children dig in the soil the childminder asks questions about what they have found. However, on occasions adult-directed activities are not organised well enough. For example, as some children take part in a painting activity the childminder's attention is taken away. This is because she spends time encouraging other children to wait their turn. Consequently, children are not always challenged or supported to become highly engaged. Nevertheless, children enjoy the activity and are excited to show their creative

p.3

who attend. This is good

achievements. They develop skills that promote good control, as they use their paint brushes and confidently talk about the colours they are using. Children's early literacy skills are promoted as children enjoy story time. The childminder encourages children to join in and she uses exaggerated voices to keep younger children's attention.

p.3

good

Children form strong attachments with the childminder because she is very caring and sensitive to every child's needs. Consequently, children are very happy and enjoy their time with her. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She offers children a nutritious and balanced diet, taking into account all children's individual dietary requirements. The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear guidance about how to behave and teaches them to share and take turns. As a result, children learn to behave appropriately. They understand boundaries and are beginning to play confidently together. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. She encourages their sense of responsibility and cooperation, for example, as they select resources and help to tidy away. Consequently, children are emotionally well supported for the next stage in

p.3

good

their learning and their move on to school.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the legal requirements. She routinely evaluates her provision and gains feedback from parents and children. This means she is able to identify weaknesses in practice and ensure continuous improvement. The childminder tracks the progress children are making to ensure any gaps in their learning are identified. She puts individual learning plans in place to close these gaps quickly. The childminder completes mandatory training to ensure she keeps up to date with safeguarding and first-aid requirements. However, the childminder has not explored all ways in which she can enhance her teaching knowledge even further, to maintain and improve on her good quality practice.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY420433 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 874401 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 201l. She lives on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

p.4

Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5